17.02.2025 10:21
U.S. President Donald Trump has indefinitely halted offshore wind energy projects through an executive order. The decision has raised concerns about the potential electricity supply issues for approximately 12 million households in the country that rely on energy from this sector.
US President Donald Trump, who has withdrawn from international agreements one by one, has now embarked on a fight against renewable energies. Trump has indefinitely halted offshore wind energy projects through a presidential decree. This decision prevents new wind energy leases from being conducted off the US coasts and casts uncertainty on the future of existing projects.
RISK IN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INCREASED
According to energy experts, this decision jeopardizes more than 30 gigawatts of energy production. With the completion of these projects, electricity production sufficient for 12 million homes could have been provided. However, halting these projects could negatively impact the US's transition to renewable energy.
TRUMP FAVORS FOSSIL FUELS
The 5-gigawatt projects that are still in the construction phase will not be affected by these new regulations. However, in the future, these projects may also face obstacles. The Trump administration aims to increase fossil fuel production against wind energy projects. This move is supported by fossil fuel lobbies, but it represents a significant blow to environmentalists and renewable energy advocates.